I am so excited to be taking part in the Passionately Artistic blog hop sponsored by Want2Scrap manufacturer!!! This is the most exciting and crafty time of the year for me, so this is like having my cake and eating it too. Bling plus a blog hop???? I’ve truly hit the lottery!! :)

Here is a little bit about this wonderful sponsor!

Want2Scrap is currently manufacturing a complete line of diecuts, chipboard, acrylic, and rhinestone embellishments perfect for your next project. From rhinestones to pearl accents, from chipboard albums to embellishments, they carry what you are looking for.

Now for the really fun part! The blog hop! If you just happened to find us, please jump on over the Passionately Artistic blog hop starting point for all the details. There will be random prizes to all those who stop at every inspiration blog listed for the hop as well as wonderful sponsor prizes too!

Leave as many comments as you wish. . . blog about it, tell your friends on twitter, or even post a Facebook update.

not one but 2 fantastic prizes

Leave a comment for each designer on the list to be eligible for the grand prize. Did I mention that there will be two winners of the grand prize?? Yes that’s right. One winner will be announced on the Passionately Artistic blog and the other winner will be announced on the Want2Scrap blog. On December 18th.

In addition to the blog hop prizes, we havea few additional designers givingout goodies as well . . so be sure to visit each blog because if we told you it wouldn't be as much fun right?

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Now for the inspiration part and a little ornament tutorial for all of you to enjoy!

Doesn’t this look fun!!! I found this idea over at the Write it Down blog. Bridget at Everyday Chaos worked up this fun tutorial and it just screamed at me to make it . . make it.

So . . . I indulged. I know, I just can’t say no to myself.

I used a little bit different technique for finishing the ornament off but the outcome was so pretty. I wish you could see the glitter better in the photo but if you do try it, you will fall in love.

I can see a bunch of these on a tree in different variations of the same colors. SOOO PRETTY!!!

Using your paper trimmer, cut 1.5 inch squares out of one and half sheets of 12x12 thin scrapbook paper. The amount of squares vary depending on the size of ornament.

Wrap the squares around the end of the Sharpie, press to form a flat bottom, and adhere to the old christmas ball ornament. Continue until the ornament is filled.

Now for the fun part! Using Elmer’s glue and your finger (takes me back to my school days) . . rub the glue on the edges of the ornament and then cover with glitter. Working in sections is best. Leave to dry. . . about 1-2 hours.

Seriously, these are so fun to make and totally addicting. Plus you are recycling instead of throwing things away. I think my scrappy sistahs are going to be getting these on their packages from Santa this year!

So I hope you’ve had fun on this stop on the blog hop. Remember to leave a comment here to be eligible for one of two grand prizes from Want2Scrap:

I hope you've enjoyed yourself. Don’t forget to visit the other blogs on the hop. I’ve listed them below for you!

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Oh, Michele! Your ornament is beautiful!!! :) And it does sound like it'd be lots of fun to make (maybe even something to do with the kiddos)! I love the glitter (you can see it really well in your last photo).

I love the ornaments. I have done something similar with a foam ball, squares of fabric and a tool (crochet hook's other end, wooded stick, knitting needle) to push the fabric into the foam ball. Really cute with the paper and old ornaments. Good project for pre-teens and up.syoung6987@aol.com